Does it matter if the truck was crossing state lines?

Does it matter if the truck was crossing state lines?

Not for purposes of evidence preservation obligations. Georgia has adopted the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as state law, meaning FMCSA requirements apply to commercial vehicles operating on Georgia roads regardless of whether they are engaged in interstate or intrastate commerce. According to the Georgia Department of Public Safety Motor Carrier Compliance Division, FMCSA regulations apply to all commercial vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,001 lbs. or more operating in Georgia. The carrier’s evidence preservation duties under both federal and Georgia law apply equally.